Written by

Angela Travillian

Bad Girl Ventures awarded $50,000 in low-interest loans to four women who graduated from its nine-week business course.

Taren Kinebrew of Sweet Petit Desserts was named BGV Fall 2012 winner. Kinebrew has been in business in Cincinnati for three years, working from her home.

"Taren is an amazing woman and business owner that will immediately contribute to Cincinnati's small business economy. Thanks to First Financial's contribution to BGV, Taren will be able to open her storefront," BGV director Corey Drushal said in a statement. ...